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W44.H1

Needle entering into or through a natural orifice

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

W44W44.HW44.H1

Chapter: 20. External causes of morbidity

Section: W20-W49 - Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Dart entering into or through a natural orifice
  • Hypodermic needle entering into or through a natural orifice
  • Safety pin entering into or through a natural orifice
  • Sewing needle entering into or through a natural orifice

Specific Codes (3)

W44.H1XABillable

Needle entering into or through a natural orifice, initial encounter

W44.H1XDBillable

Needle entering into or through a natural orifice, subsequent encounter

W44.H1XSBillable

Needle entering into or through a natural orifice, sequela

Related Codes

W44.H0Category

Other sharp object unspecified, entering into or through a natural orifice

W44.H2Category

Knife, sword or dagger entering into or through a natural orifice

W44.H9Category

Other sharp object entering into or through a natural orifice

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